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RTI International will host the 2026 Early College Summit on June 9–10, 2026 at the Benton Convention Center in Winston-Salem, NC. This two-day event for early college leaders and program teams will focus on research-based early college and dual enrollment strategies to improve practice and support student success in  rigorous learning environments. The Summit is designed so that veteran and new early college practitioners and college partners can collaborate to learn and share expertise to improve learning and student outcomes.  Join us as we strengthen our capabilities to empower learners for future ready success!
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Future Ready Dual Enrollment Strategy: Lessons from Early College
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Winston 3B
Dual enrollment participation is growing, yet access and outcomes remain uneven, especially for students who can benefit most from a clear, supported pathway into college and careers. Early colleges offer a proven model for how strong partnerships, defined pathways, and integrated supports can drive student success. Using North Carolina's Career and College Promise (CCP) program as context, this panel will explore how school and district leaders can apply these lessons to build a coordinated, strategic portfolio of dual enrollment options where early colleges and other models work together to expand opportunity and improve outcomes for all students.
Presenters
avatar for Frank McKay

Frank McKay

Education Consultant, RTI International
Frank McKay has dedicated his career to designing and improving educational experiences for students and educators. As RTI's Director for Education Networks, Frank works with the amazing Early College Network (ECN) team at RTI to ensure that member voices and interests guide ECN activities... Read More →
avatar for Julie Edmunds

Julie Edmunds

Director, Early College Research Center, Early College Research Center, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Dr. Julie Edmunds is Director of the Early College Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she leads a team doing research on the early college model, dual enrollment, career pathways, and efforts to increase postsecondary access and success. She has been studying early college and dual enrollment for over two decades... Read More →
avatar for Isaac Lake

Isaac Lake

State Consultant, NC Department of Public Instruction

avatar for Aaron Mabe

Aaron Mabe

State Director of Dual Enrollment, NC Community College System Office
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Eric Fotheringham

Assistant VP for Transfer Success & Partnerships, The University of North Carolina System
Tuesday June 9, 2026 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
Winston 3B
  Research Policy & Impact

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